Definition

To happen again after a previous occurrence.

Example

The same problem may reoccur if we don't fix it properly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed that these problems seem to reoccur every few months?

Yeah, it's like they never really go away, huh?

I wonder if there's a way to prevent them from coming back.

Maybe we should look into some solutions together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reoccur → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "occur" (from Latin "occurrere", meaning to run to or happen). The word "reoccur" means to happen again or to take place once more.

Memory Tip

Think of something happening 'again' ('re-') — that's why reoccur means to occur again.

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